LGBT is short for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and there are centers which address the particular needs of these clients. People who are LGBT can often feel alone, misunderstood, and seen as socially unwanted. This may be a quite challenging or painful existence, and leads many LGBT people to a lifestyle of substance abuse to alleviate these feelings. Somebody who is LGBT may not feel safe within a conventional rehab center amongst folks who aren't experiencing the same problems they may be experiencing in their lives. A LGBT rehab offers an environment that is free from judgment, where LGBT clients can feel totally safe and comfortable divulging to their peers and rehabilitation counselors problems which need to be resolved in order to get better. Rehab counselors in the LGBT rehab can help clients repair relationships with their family, in the event their loved ones disagree with their sexual choice as is often the case. This situation is an extremely frequent trigger for substance abuse, and is an illustration of an issue that can be resolved in rehab. LGBT clients often would like to be accepted in their lives, and treatment will help them accept themselves and build confidence to be able to lead a healthy life without any drugs and alcohol.